Using PLA in human rights assessment: the experience in Bangladesh
This brief paper is concerned with using Participatory Learning and Action (PLAs) in assessing poor peoples understanding of human rights and the law and in exploring options for building mechanisms to provide support and protection of their rights. The study took place in 42 villages in Bangladesh and was commissioned by the Bangladeshi Government channeled through the project, "Action Research for Institutionalizing Development of Human Rights in Bangladesh".